3. Reproduce these pieces of explanation on different kinds of classes choosing the right words from the columns. Speak about the kinds of work you do at University.

University offers theoretical and practical work. Theoretical course (a)_________ lectures. A lecture is a talk given in order to teach people about a (b)___________ subject. At the lectures you take notes. Those who miss a lecture usually copy up the (c)__________ if they wish to be successful at the exam. Practical course consists of practicals, seminars, laboratory works and tutorials. A practical is a class in which you make things or do experiments rather than (d)_______ write. A seminar is a class in which the teacher and a small group of students (e)_________ a topic. When you have seminars, you spend a lot of time in the reading-hall revising the material. A laboratory work means carrying out scientific (f)_______ and research. A tutorial is a regular meeting for a tutor and a small group of students.

verb	noun	adjective	adverb
to particularize	particularity	particular	particularly
to note	notes	notable	notably
to experiment	experiment	experimental	experimentally
to include	inclusion	inclusive	inclusively
to simplify	simpleness	simple	simply
to discuss	discussion	discussable	discussably

4. Work in pairs. Restore the dialogue between two first-year students Alex and Ben talking about their university studies from the questions below:

A: What subjects are studied at the University?

B: …

A: Should we attend all lectures, seminars and practicals?

B: …

A: And what happens if a student misses some?

B: …

A: We are to take examinations twice a year, aren’t we?

B: …

A: What happens if a student fails in a subject?

B: …

5. Work in pairs. Restore the dialogue between Alex and Ben from the replies below. Now they are talking about their learning English. Use the word combinations in brackets.

A: … (to learn English)?

B: Yes, but I don’t have enough time for it. I have so many other things to do.

A: … (to be good at something)?

B: I am pretty good at reading English but I still find it difficult to speak English fluently. And I don’t always understand people when they speak English to me.

A: … (to watch English programs on TV)?

B: Certainly. That helps me to understand spoken English but not to speak English.

A: … (to speak English often)

B: Unfortunately, not. But I realize it’s the best way to master a language.

6. Restore the dialogue matching the questions and the replies, given below:

A: You must be Tim, Jeff’s new roommate. B: Yeah, I’ve heard a lot about the students life. I think I’ll manage with it. A: You’ll have to manage with many other things: exams, boring seminars and labs, unending lectures. B: It’s OK. I like it. But I feel a little confused as I know nobody around here except for Jeff. A: Hi, I’m Andy. I’m your neighbour, I live in room 204.

B: Oh, hello Andy! Nice to meet you! A: Don’t worry, you’ll get over it soon. It’s great to be a student. At first, it’s a bit difficult to get up early, to hurry to the University and sit 3 or 4 lectures a day, but you’ll get used to. Everyone does. B: Exactly. A: As far as I know you are a first-year student. How do you find the dorm? B: Well, it seems to be difficult but I’ll try to do it.